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redneck45 05-03-2004, 05:25 PM I was just about to order some VR straps, when the foreman at work said he got a recall notice on his 2001 chevy company truck. Says it covers 2000-2004 and that they will replace the tailgate cables with new SS ones! Think I'll get a notice for my 2004? st_pinetree 05-04-2004, 10:31 AM Yes, by late summer parts will be available and we will all be getting letters. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif Max Power 05-04-2004, 10:34 AM The new GM cables will still be cables. I would be much more comfortable with the straps. But if you don't want to spend the money then wait. Also is it worth the possibility of damaging your tail gate until GM finally gets around to you? Thats for you to decide. SteveNorCal 05-04-2004, 11:31 AM I was just about to order some VR straps, when the foreman at work said he got a recall notice on his 2001 chevy company truck. Says it covers 2000-2004 and that they will replace the tailgate cables with new SS ones! Think I'll get a notice for my 2004? According to GM, trucks built after 10/03 already have the SS cables on them. hdmax 05-04-2004, 10:34 PM I got my letter late last week, and got the VR Stainless Steel straps in Februaryhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif I think I am better off then anyone that use their truck and have the cables. (either type) MICKD 05-04-2004, 11:16 PM I got my letter about a week ago. I purchased VR straps before the letter. I like the straps much better than cables. I have seen many cables break on other vehicles but I never seen a SS strap break!! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif I don't want to risk a damaged tailgate waiting for GM to get the "NEW" cables and do the install. hoot 05-05-2004, 08:48 AM Trust GM on the cables....... NOT I had the VR Straps on the GMC and wished they were available for my Dodge. JimWilson 05-07-2004, 04:25 PM I might make the dealer give me a set of the new SS cables, but I'm not taking off the VR Straps for anything. Kartattack 05-07-2004, 09:26 PM Ditto for me, Jim. Corsair 05-07-2004, 10:42 PM I recieved the letter two days ago, but am considering the VR straps. I thought my neighbor knew of this problem, but yesterday he was sitting on his tailgate and the straps failed, small dent in the tailgate not to bad. hdmax 05-08-2004, 10:32 PM I might make the dealer give me a set of the new SS cables, but I'm not taking off the VR Straps for anything. I made that same coment a few weeks ago when the recall was first annonced. | ||